Belonging at the Intersections: Pride in Diversity x Maribyrnong City Council LGBTQ+ CARM Summit

As part of Wear it Purple Week 2026, Pride in Diversity and Maribyrnong City Council invite employers, community leaders, allies and LGBTQ+ people to join us for a day of connection, storytelling and shared learning.

This free Summit centres the experiences of LGBTQ+ Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) people, recognising the important intersections of culture, faith, family, community and identity.

Informed by the lived experiences and evidence highlighted through Pride in Diversity and Diversity Council Australia's Intersections at Work research, as well as Australian Workplace Equality Index survey data, the event will explore barriers to inclusion, the importance of belonging, and opportunities to create culturally safe, welcoming and empowering spaces.

Partnering with Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council (AGMC), together, we will celebrate the strength and diversity of our communities, hear from lived-experience voices, and identify practical actions that support inclusion, connection and empowerment.

SUMMIT SCHEDULE

Location: Maribyrnong City Council, 61 Napier St, Footscray, 3011

Monday 24 August 2026 - 9am-5pm AEST

Morning Session | 9am-12pm

• Welcome to Country

• Welcome by Deputy Mayor, Maribyrnong City Council

• Address by Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council

• Understanding LGBTQ+ CARM Experiences

• Morning Tea

• LGBTQ+ Awareness through a CARM Lens

Lunch & Roundtable Networking | 12pm-2pm

• Wear it Purple Origami Hearts Activity

• Building Belonging: Facilitated Roundtable Lunch Discussions

Afternoon Session | 2pm-5pm

• Empowering Allies: from Awareness to Action Workshop

• Welcome Here: Creating Visible Signs of Inclusion

• Afternoon Tea

• LGBTQ+ CARM Community Voices Panel

Tickets: Attendance is free; however, registrations are essential.

Join us for the day or for a session for practical learning, meaningful discussion and community connection as we explore how workplaces and communities can better support LGBTQ+ culturally and racially marginalised people.

Who should attend?

• Employers, business leaders, people managers, employees

• Community organisations and not-for-profit professionals

• Cultural, faith and community leaders

• HR, Diversity & Inclusion and People & Culture professionals

• LGBTQ+ community members and allies

• Local, State and Federal Government representatives

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